Living in Damascus, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Damascus · Census data 2020–2024
Damascus has 772 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $29,006 (69% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $173,500, the median rent is $730/month.
Damascus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Damascus at a glance
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 45.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $29,006State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $173,500State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Damascus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Damascus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Damascus the median home value is $173,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Damascus median household income
The median household income in Damascus is $29,006 and the income per person is $23,720. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Damascus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 474
- Owner-occupied
- 48.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.7%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.02
Damascus demographics
- Population
- 772
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Damascus ›
Education in Damascus
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Damascus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Damascus
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.8%
Damascus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | 772 | $29,006 | $173,500 | $730 |
| Emory | 1,419 | $111,667 | $231,400 | $595 |
| Meadowview | 871 | $74,318 | $171,300 | $921 |
| Glade Spring | 2,135 | $81,298 | $174,300 | $888 |
| Mountain City | 2,542 | $38,818 | $216,300 | $516 |
| Abingdon | 8,330 | $54,544 | $228,000 | $838 |
| Chilhowie | 2,428 | $51,429 | $153,600 | $802 |
| Seven Mile Ford | 644 | $38,003 | $173,300 | $691 |
| Adwolf | 1,046 | $44,464 | $143,500 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Damascus, VA?
The median household income in Damascus is $29,006, 69% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Damascus?
The median home value in Damascus is $173,500, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Damascus?
The median gross rent in Damascus is $730 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Damascus, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Damascus?
The median age in Damascus is 45.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Damascus?
The average commute to work in Damascus is 21 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Damascus?
The unemployment rate in Damascus is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Damascus?
13.3% of adults in Damascus have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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